Therapy Dog

Tonight Hulda takes a basic obedience and temperament test for Therapy Pet Pals of Texas to see if she would make a suitable therapy dog. She isn't the first therapy dog I've had. My first boxer Jazz passed her exam with flying colors but sadly was never able to go to work. I have every expectation that Hulda will pass her exam. I know several people who have therapy dogs and say the work is rewarding for the team (dog and handler). From them I learned that while the dog really enjoys the work that the handler (me) needs to be aware of her needs. For whatever reason the work can be draining on the dog. I am looking forward to actually getting to enjoy the experience something I was never able to do with Jazz.